E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund ADAM HILLS: So is this a newer, greener Government? Or is there political mileage in at least being seen to be green? To help us answer that question, we’re talking to Environment Minister Greg Hunt by web link from Tasmania. Minister, this announcement from Julie Bishop goes against the…
Labor’s decision to walk away from negotiations on the Renewable Energy Target is creating uncertainty for new investments in renewable energy. Despite numerous calls from the renewable energy sector and large energy users to return to the negotiating table, Labor continues to play politics. The latest ASX announcement from Meridian Energy that it…
The Federal and South Australian Governments have released a draft bilateral agreement for approvals under national environment law for public comment. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said that he is committed to reducing the regulatory burden on business by streamlining the environmental approvals process and is working with State and Territory Governments to develop a…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund JONATHON KENDALL: It came as somewhat of a surprise but yesterday the Federal Government pledged $200 million over four years to the Green Climate Fund. It’s run the United Nations to help developing countries adapt to climate change. But it was previously described by Prime Minister Tony Abbott as…
The Australian Government today announced the successful organisations to lead research hubs under the $142.5 million National Environmental Science Programme. The programme will assist decision-makers to understand, manage and conserve Australia’s environment by funding world-class biodiversity and climate science. This research will ensure decisions about managing Australia’s biodiversity and environmental resources are made on the…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund KIERAN GILBERT: We’re going to go back to our top story now and joining me live from the Mornington Peninsula, the Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Mr Hunt, thanks so much for your time. I want to start by asking you about this story… GREG HUNT: Good morning, Kieran. KIERAN…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund DAVID KOCH: Now the Federal Government is on the back foot again after yet another policy backflip, this time on climate change. Previously Prime Minister Tony Abbott has described the Green Climate Fund like this. (Audio excerpt begins) TONY ABBOTT: Socialism masquerading as environmentalism. DAVID KOCH: Now the government…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund GREG HUNT: I’m delighted to welcome the Australian Government’s $200 million for the Green Climate Fund. This is about helping to stop deforestation in the Asia-Pacific region. It’s about protecting the great rainforests of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. About working with countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia,…
E&OE…. Topics: Green Climate Fund DAVID SPEERS: Greg Hunt, thank you for your time. The Prime Minister has resisted putting money into this Green Climate Fund for quite some time now. Can you explain why the Government has now decided to put in $200 million? GREG HUNT: Well, this is the moment. This is…
E&OE…. Topics: Cairns inlet project, Great Barrier Reef, turtles and dugongs JOHN MACKENZIE: I’ve been really looking forward to catching up with this gentleman, there’s so much to talk about. He’s the Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt is his name. Hello Greg. GREG HUNT: Good morning John. JOHN MACKENZIE: I’ve got to take…